Bus from Canterbury to Maidstone
2 direct routes · about 109 min · first bus 05:32, last bus 17:03 (weekdays).
Next buses to Maidstone as of 15:03
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Canterbury, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X3 | Stagecoach South East | ~109 min | 11 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 05:32 | 17:03 | Canterbury East Railway Station (adj) | Royal Star Arcade (Stop E1) | Harbledown, Upper Harbledown, Dunkirk, Boughton, Brenley Corner, Faversham & 5 more |
| 814 | National Express | ~55 min | 2 | Fridays only | 09:30 | 16:00 | Bus Station (departures) | King Street (Stop G) | Gillingham |
Times are for the first boarding point in Canterbury on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every X3 bus or 814 bus timetable.
Fares from Canterbury to Maidstone
- £3.00 adult single on the X3 (Stagecoach South East)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Canterbury to Maidstone?
2 routes run directly from Canterbury to Maidstone: the X3 (Stagecoach South East), the 814 (National Express). The most frequent is the X3, 11 times each weekday — board at Canterbury East Railway Station (adj) and get off at Royal Star Arcade (Stop E1), about 109 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Canterbury to Maidstone?
Around 109 minutes on the X3, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Harbledown, Upper Harbledown, Dunkirk, Boughton and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Canterbury to Maidstone?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:32 and the last around 17:03. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Canterbury to Maidstone?
An adult single from Canterbury to Maidstone is £3.00 on the X3 (Stagecoach South East), from Canterbury East Railway Station (adj) to Royal Star Arcade (Stop E1). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.